Potential for seasonal highway load restrictions as early as next week

Due
to continued warm weather patterns, seasonal load restrictions may be
implemented on some North Dakota state highways as early as next week.
Areas that may possibly see the first load restrictions of the season include
highways in southwest and southeast portions of North Dakota.

The
North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) normally places load
restrictions on some state highways from March to May, depending on weather
conditions. However, load restrictions have been put into effect as early as
mid-February. These restrictions typically remain in effect until roadbeds have
stabilized enough to carry normal traffic.